Gifts, to me, are not a chore and not an obligation. If I get a thank-you card, it is nice, but I do not see any obligation ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: A friend has this absolutely annoying habit of doing laundry while entertaining guests. We are all aware that she has five children -- three of her own, and two of her sister’s kids ...

Miss Manners suggests that if the situation comes up again, you alert the food truck workers and enlist their help. Or ask ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: A friend has this absolutely annoying habit of doing laundry while entertaining guests. We are all aware that she has five children -- three of her own, and two of her sister’s kids ...

Rather than harbor anger, Miss Manners suggests that you might take this as gentle teasing. The next time you invite your ...

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DEAR MISS MANNERS: A friend has this absolutely annoying habit of doing laundry while entertaining guests. We are all aware that she has five children -- three of her own, and two of her sister’s kids ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: My husband and I purchased a new home -- hooray! It’s only 12 minutes down the road from where we currently live with our three young children. We decided to move for many reasons, ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: I am female, and I have a male friend who likes to flirt with other women when we go out for dinner or other occasions. Seeing as we’re just friends, I don’t think I have any ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: A genteel, proper tea at a traditional hotel requires one to sit demurely at a table too diminutive for any other posture, while awaiting the arrival of the scones, cream and jam.

DEAR MISS MANNERS: For 15 years, since our two daughters have had partners whom they married, my husband and I chose to have Thanksgiving dinner on Friday so our kids could spend Thursday with their ...